Year 1 Class Teacher

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting an experienced Key Stage 1 class teacher for a three-form-entry primary school in Hounslow, starting January 2027. The role is a 2-term fixed-term contract with the possibility to become permanent for the next academic year.

The successful candidate will take over a Year 1 class of 27 pupils, supported by a general teaching assistant. QTS is required, and the school sits on a large site with strong OFSTED history and a commitment to CPD.

Qualifications

• Must have QTS and be eligible to teach in a UK primary school.
• Experience teaching Key Stage 1 in a three-form-entry primary.
• Willing to start January 2027 in Hounslow, with potential for permanent role.
• Knowledge of Outer London pay scales (M1–M6).

Responsibilities

• Lead a Year 1 class of 27 pupils and maintain high standards.
• Deliver engaging lessons across the KS1 curriculum.
• Work with a teaching assistant to support learning and assess progress.

Skills

KS1 teaching

QTS

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Education

QTS

Job description

Are you an experienced Key Stage 1 class teacher?

Would you like to work in a primary school in Hounslow?

• January 2027 Start
• Borough of Hounslow
• M1 to M6 Pay Scale - Outer London Pay Scale
• 2 Term Fixed Term Contract with option to become permanent for the next academic year
• 3 form entry Primary school
• Large School Site with Car Park and good local transport links

Good 2023 OFSTED Report Academics are currently working with this very successful three form entry primary school in Hounslow, to appoint an experienced Key Stage 1 class teacher, to take over one of their three year 1 classes. The role is becoming available due to an internal promotion and you will be taking over a well behaved class, who have settled well into their Key Stage 1 routines and thoroughly enjoy their time in school!

There are 27 children in the Year 1 class and no children with Educational Health Plans. There is also a general class teaching assistant to help you run your class and help give the children the best start in Key Stage 1 possible. The school was visited by OFSTED last year and received Good in all areas with elements of outstanding. The Headteacher has been in her role for many years and offers brilliant support to all staff in school. The school is well known for developing future leaders and offers a range of CPD and opportunities to take on extra responsibilities for teachers and support staff, if they want to, to help them develop their careers.

The school was purpose built back in the 2010's and is based on a large site with excellent facilities across all Key Stages. Children enjoy their brilliant playgrounds and an ambitious curriculum that encourages them to be independent learners, have a love of reading and inspire confidence.

You will be joining a brilliant teaching team who love what they do and are very supportive and friendly. Interviews are being held W/C 19th October. You must have QTS to be considered for this role and be able to commit from January to July 2027 in the first instance, with opportunity for the role to become permanent.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy